#10 - Livestreaming, diversifying your skillset, and feeling behind

Ben and Francis explore the world of livestreaming and content creation, emphasizing the benefits of sharing one's process openly. They discuss how livestreaming, despite initial technical hurdles, can foster community, generate content ideas, and even lead to collaborations. Ben details his experiences with YouTube streaming, while Francis experiments with unlisted programming streams for focused work. The pair also debate the merits of Twitch versus YouTube for audience growth, advocating for a multi-platform approach. They stress the importance of embracing a "Make Now Think Later" mentality, encouraging listeners to start creating content, de-risking the process by starting small, and learning from the experience. The discussion evolves into broader reflections on career paths, skill diversification, and the need to embrace uncertainty in the pursuit of creative endeavors.